A porch, balcony, terrace, veranda, loggia or staircase, trimmed with flat wooden balusters, looks simply great. Such fencing posts are spectacular, functional and allow you to make the interior or facade of the house original and solid.
Types of flat balusters
Modern technologies and equipment make it possible to quickly and efficiently produce wooden flat balusters with various threads - it can be through, blind, contour, bracketed, embossed, flat-relief, etc. In any case, high-quality processed wood will look luxurious and stylish. The variety of possible shapes of flat balusters allows you to use such fencing elements in any design style.
It is clear that you can make balusters from simple lining. But such a fencing element will never become the highlight of the interior. Selecting fence posts beautiful shape, you can make a terrace or balcony the calling card of your home, which will become its decoration. For flat balusters to really attract attention, they must be carved.
Advantages of cooperation with the manufacturer
If you want to buy flat wooden balusters at a profit, you should consider working with the manufacturer. So it makes sense to contact the Ecoladder company.
Our company can boast of a long history of work in the building materials market. Production facilities made up of modern Spanish equipment, experienced specialists and a wide range of products allow us to provide our customers with quality products made of wood (balusters, wood carvings,) at the most favorable conditions. Our company provides discounts for wholesale customers, as well as promotional offers for all clients. Our terms of cooperation are significantly more favorable than those of most of our competitors, not only in Russia, but also in Belarus and Kazakhstan - these are the countries we supply our products on an ongoing basis.
We have been manufacturing flat balusters for more than 14 years and offer our customers a wide selection of models of flat fencing posts. In addition to products from the range, individual orders are possible based on the documentation provided by the customer.
We offer our clients to buy flat wooden pine and birch trees. Alternatively, the customer himself can provide raw materials for the manufacture of a batch of balusters - this allows our business partners to receive high-quality building material at minimal cost.
Our own production facilities allow us not only to produce wood products required sizes, but also with the required surface quality. At the customer's request, it is possible to carry out finishing treatment as preparation for painting. A wide selection of available technological operations gives our clients the opportunity to fully take advantage of all the benefits of outsourcing without paying for unnecessary services. The benefits of cooperation with the Ecoladder company are undeniable.
Throughout the conscious history of mankind, people have been trying to decorate their homes in ways possible to them. Of course, a lot depends on the individual inclinations of a person, his material capabilities and other factors. But, as experience shows, the main thing is the presence of a desire for self-realization in such a creative process as arranging your home. Today we will talk about that. how to make wooden flat balusters with your own hands.
In general, a baluster in architecture is called a turned column of a railing or fence. (S.I. Ozhegov’s dictionary gives this formulation.) According to archaeologists, the first carved balusters (pictured) were used in the buildings of the ancient Assyrians. The Slavs also actively used this element in their architecture. Initially, these were porch fences made of solid boards and they served a purely practical purpose - protection from bad weather. But history is characterized by progress, and over time, craftsmen appeared who decorated the porch with flat wooden balusters with elements of carved decor.
So fencing made of carved balusters was purchased in addition to functional purpose also decorative. Let us immediately make a reservation that flat wooden balusters are very different from similar products of round shapes and are characteristic style specifically Russian architecture. In general, balusters have many varieties and specific features. Depending on whether it belongs to a certain style, the material from which it is made, shape, etc. In our case, we will talk about flat wooden balusters.
The mere fact of execution decorative elements in his home independently indicates that the owner is a creative person. But one idea is not enough here and you will have to painstakingly go through all the stages of carpentry work before your product will properly decorate the house. First you need to understand what type of carved wooden balusters you like. They can have different threads: through, blind, contour, bracketed, relief, as we see, there is room for ideas. It is this variety of types of processing of balusters that allows them to organically fit into various stylistic decisions of the house.
Due to the fact that flat balusters can be installed close to each other, they can be used to create unique ornaments that decorate not only the porch, but also the veranda, gazebo, and stairs. Such openwork represents the pinnacle of wooden architecture. Let us give an example of the types of flat balusters. In the first case, these are elements of the same shape (they are installed in any order). The second option is when the drawing of each subsequent baluster continues the drawing of the previous one. And the third type, if the balusters are made without internal thread, each element is cut out according to a given shape (photo).
How to choose wood for flat balusters
A few words about the different types of wood used to make carved flat balusters. When creating your masterpiece, you need to remember that in addition to being presentable appearance your product must be durable and functional. The types of wood used to make balusters are characterized primarily by strength. These are oak, larch, ash, beech, birch, pine.
Each type of wood has its own advantages and disadvantages, so be sure to familiarize yourself with these characteristics before choosing the material for the job. Let's look at them in detail:
- The undisputed leader in this direction is oak. Products made from it are durable and do not crack or deform under the influence of the environment.
- Ash is somewhat inferior to oak in hardness and strength, but is resistant to rotting and can withstand heavy bending loads.
- Beech is a very durable wood, easily impregnated various compositions, but if it dries out too much, it may lose its shape.
- Products made from larch are durable, practically do not deform over time, and are not subject to rotting.
- Pine wood is easy to process, tolerates temperature changes well, and is resistant to fungi, but its porous structure heterogeneous, which affects the painting of products.
Stages of work
When making flat balusters with your own hands, be sure to make a sketch and drawings of the flat balusters - the future product. This will not only save you from mistakes, but will allow you to look at the model of your plan (photo). If your enclosing structure consists of identical elements, then it is enough to build one of them on paper, and then transfer it to the board and start cutting. (Prepare a set of cutters.) And if you decide to create a complex ornamental design, each baluster will have its own appearance and you will need several drawings of the product.
The Stamwood company offers to buy high-quality balusters for gazebos made from wood species such as oak, ash, larch and beech. These components will not only reliable support for railing fencing, but also wonderful decorative decoration for the entire structure. We produce balusters ourselves different designs– carved, flat and square, and we offer products of both standard sizes and those made according to an individual sketch.
Product Features
Any outdoor structure is constantly exposed to a variety of external influences, so wooden balusters for a gazebo must not only be strong and reliable, but also perfectly withstand aggressive factors. We offer components made from the following types of wood that best suit these requirements:- Oak is a reliable and durable wood that can last for several decades even in extreme conditions without losing its properties and aesthetics.
- Ash - very hard rock with excellent physical and mechanical characteristics. Resistant to wear and impact.
- Beech is a beautiful wood with an original pinkish tint and a smooth surface. Excellently withstands any load from weight to bending, ideal for massive gazebos.
- Larch is highly resistant to high humidity, tolerates even significant temperature changes.
To further protect the wood from most external influences, you can order deck varnish coating of balusters from us. This will significantly extend their service life and improve performance characteristics. We also offer delivery and installation services for purchased products and provide a 1-year warranty on all installed components.
You can buy balusters for gazebos both retail and wholesale. Discounts for wholesale orders are discussed individually in each individual case.
Fences for balconies and terraces serve not only for safety. They serve as wonderful decorations for the home. They can be called elements of architecture. Fences combine the protection and beauty of a home. Such products are extremely popular today. They have many advantages. One of them is reliability and strength.
Moreover, properly made fencing can serve you for many years. This is also a huge advantage. But I would like to note another advantage of balcony railings: elegance. Wooden fencing looks luxurious even in its simplest design.
Smoothness and severity complement the sophistication of the entire terrace. They give the fence a design that reveals the splendor and beauty of the owner of a particular house. Wooden fencing easy to do yourself.
The main thing is to adhere to the rules, make markings, and install the fence, securing it firmly.
Stairs to the veranda
It is very important to take into account the features of the veranda when choosing a staircase for it. First of all, the veranda is usually not heated. It is attached to the house and is glazed on all sides.
Typically verandas are made of wood. The veranda should be made of the same material from which the house itself is built, this is an ideal option.
So let's look at how to do wooden stairs for the veranda.
First, we find the location of the top step of our future staircase. We are counting total number steps.
Now we prepare the base.
Steps and railings are arranged if necessary. The position of the top step must be determined using a level and marked. You also need to measure the length of the stairs. If we have decided on the size of our steps, we can easily count their number.
So, we have calculated all the necessary parameters. Laying the foundation for the steps.
We dig a hole of about ten centimeters. We fill it with sand, lay crushed stone on top, and then fill in the cement solution.
We wait until it dries in the form of one slab. Now we attach the side boards to the floor of the veranda. All other elements will be attached to them.
Now we attach the steps.
You can easily pour the details of the steps yourself. Or you can buy already made steps. This will save you time. After installing the steps, you can make fences.
They will help wooden blocks. We prime the wood before work. When everything is finished, you can think about the design issue.
Wooden balusters
The shape of the balusters affects the process of their manufacture. Let's look at how to make your own different types baluster
The first option is flat balusters.
They can be done in two ways. We will need ready-made boards, or wide beams. If we have a finished board, then we cut it into equal parts and cut out contour shapes from them.
A jigsaw will help do this job. We need to put the boards together and mark the design on the top.
Then we simply cut out the outline along the lines that we previously marked. The preparations are ready. Now we apply the drawing to each individual workpiece. Based on this drawing we will make curly carvings. The edges are processed with cutters, and the work is completed with sandpaper. In the second case, we give the whole block the desired shape and saw it.
The next option is round balusters. To make them we will use bars. We will cut them to the desired height and process them by hand. If there is a machine, it will make our task easier.
Any staircase must have a guardrail. This is what makes the staircase design individual and interesting. The steps are always the same, except that the cladding diversifies them. But the fence posts have the most incredible shapes.
Metal, marble, glass, plastic, wood – the world of balusters is extremely wide. In this article we will look at wooden balusters. You will see how diverse they are by looking at the photo.
Balusters are identical posts that support the railing. For balusters, as well as other elements of stairs, SNiP requires certain requirements, the main one is maintaining the distance between the posts, which should not exceed 15 cm. Namely, the child’s head will not be able to fit through them.
Since today's article looks at wooden balusters, we will talk about the best materials for their manufacture. Products are made from pine, oak, ash and other wood. Remember that it is better to make stairs from pine to the attic or third floor, because this is the most lightweight material and it will not put heavy pressure on the ceilings.
There is an unspoken rule - what the staircase itself is made of, the racks are made of the same. Not recommended for use on individual staircase elements different breeds trees. They may behave differently in changing conditions external environment. Some rocks dry out earlier, some squeak more. A combined staircase is an unreliable design and can bring surprises.
Manufacturing nuances
For turning balusters, there are special machines that stamp exactly the same wooden posts. Appears in the form of racks design idea, and these posts enliven the staircase, breathing life into it. Carving the perfect baluster is not easy. First you need to develop its design, make calculations for thin and convex circles. You need to think about not making the narrowest parts too thin, otherwise they may break.
In addition, the master also solves a completely unusual issue - the shape of the voids. When the wooden figures line up in an orderly row on a flight of stairs, we see not only the figures, but also the voids between the racks, which have their own shape. And this form - the airy pattern - should also be beautiful.
Three forms of balusters
There are only three general forms:
- Carved baluster. Small details are cut by hand.
- Rack with cuttings. Made on a milling machine.
- Turned baluster. The round shape of the body of revolution is turned on a simple lathe.
Our list is given from complex to simple. The first point is the most labor-intensive, and its price is correspondingly high.
Wooden balusters (made of pine or other wood), in addition to their exquisite shape, are often decorated with decor. These can be thin shaped metal overlays with a pattern, or glass inserts. Such combined products are certainly more interesting, but their price is higher. The carved stands are attractive, the textured pattern on the dark wood, as in the photo above.
Harmony of your yard
We have already written that a single style is desirable in the design of the entire house. But if the rooms can be done in different styles, That local area must be combined into a single composition using homogeneous elements. An excellent “unifier” of objects with different purposes is stair railing. And since our article is about wooden balusters, they play the role of a connecting link. Fencing of a porch, gazebo, terrace made of pine or other wood, made in the same shape and the same pattern, will create harmony of space (see photo).
The gazebo and porch buildings are located on the street, in extreme conditions for wood. This means that the wood needs careful processing. Never leave an unprotected tree to the mercy of nature. It will swell under the rain and dry out under the sun.
Advice:
Outdoor fencing for porches, gazebos or terraces is best made flat.
On the street there is no need for thick, richly decorated balusters in the shape of flowerpots. Thin racks will add lightness to the romantic structure, which is what is required by design. Have you noticed that the fences of the gazebos, and the gazebos themselves, are made of wood? The idea is that in this way a person resting in it is closer to nature. Tree, air, birdsong, lace of foliage - what could be more harmonious.
Today the video will show you unusually beautiful wooden balusters made of oak and pine, true works of art. Look at the beauty, share your opinions and write comments.